* G1 Data Plans *- Lastest Word from Local store

[heyitsnan]

Hey all-
Just wanted to share a bit of information I received this afternoon following a visit to my local T-Mobile Store. In regards to the Data/Text plans, apparently T-Mobile will not let you share your "Family Plan" Unlimited text msgs with the G1. You MUST purchase either the $25 plan (Unlimited Data with > 400 text msg per month) or $35 plan (Unlimited Data & Text). In addition, they will not offer a 'Data Only' plan for $20 with this device. Of course, this is just from two T-Mobile employees near Seattle so I can't confirm that it's absolute truth - but it's what I was told an hour ago. So, just wanted to keep you all informed- this is your fair warning. Maybe we can all band together and revolt! Are you with me, everyone!!! Thoughts??

[probigeorge11]

whats the point of having unlimited texts shared, when you cant SHARE THEM! BS

[damnitpud]

Do they TXT for family? When i added a line and switched over to a family plan they said i would have to buy seperate TXT plans anyway. Which is good, cause i get the unlimited and my girl gets the 400 and never comes close to it.

But from what your saying it sounds about right, even with the family plan you can get the 400 or unlimited TXT right and just like the blackberry, sidekick or Wing you would need the Total Internet. So it works out to be the same if it was a regular line of a family line no?

[heyitsnan]

whats the point of having unlimited texts shared, when you cant SHARE THEM! BS

Well, in my situation, I have 3 other phones on my famly plan, so they can share the "family" unlimited texts ...but our G1's will be on their own. I do not agree with this arrangement and I'm sure customers will be outraged, as well.

[damnitpud]

Yeah i could see where that would suck, Its going to add atleast $25 a month to your bill! hmm this doesn't seem right...maybe once you get the phone you can cancel the G1 package get the total internet package and keep the family text plan.

[heyitsnan]

Do they TXT for family? When i added a line and switched over to a family plan they said i would have to buy seperate TXT plans anyway. Which is good, cause i get the unlimited and my girl gets the 400 and never comes close to it.

But from what your saying it sounds about right, even with the family plan you can get the 400 or unlimited TXT right and just like the blackberry, sidekick or Wing you would need the Total Internet. So it works out to be the same if it was a regular line of a family line no?

Not in my case. I will end up paying more per month... $15 more. Currently, with my Dash, I use my Unlimited Texts on our Family Plan and I have an additional Data Plan for $20/month. With my G1, I'll be paying $35/ per month for the indentical service. That's not right in my book.

[RichardR]

dang...that sucks really bad...so if u want unlimited test(which i do) you would need to go with the 35 dollars a month and cant use your family plan unlimited text? man thats horrible

[heyitsnan]

Yeah i could see where that would suck, Its going to add atleast $25 a month to your bill! hmm this doesn't seem right...maybe once you get the phone you can cancel the G1 package get the total internet package and keep the family text plan.

Apparently, you can not get Data Only pkg with the G1. These are the only two plans that will be offered. Period.

[heyitsnan]

dang...that sucks really bad...so if u want unlimited test(which i do) you would need to go with the 35 dollars a month and cant use your family plan unlimited text? man thats horrible

Correct. Unbelievable, huh?

[probigeorge11]

yeah i do also, i was just being pissed at T-Mobile cuz thats dumb. I just called Customer Care and she informed me that with the $25 plan i would still have unlimited texts since i have the family share text plan. I asked her if she was sure and she told me she has gotten a dozen calls about this today alone and she is positive........so now i am confused